Principal Network Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Principal Network Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performing software and hardware upgrade and network design optimization and implementation based on established guidelines;
- Adopting agile methodologies and showing an aptitude for being able to adapt;
- Ensuring operational performance of production network routers and switches;
- Scheduling to provide support for complex issues and escalations from internal and external groups;
- Building virtualization of application and/or control-plane to Open Stack environment;
- Finishing projects independently and meeting tight timelines without impacting critical IP services;
- Working with Planning, Engineering and lab to support existing and new functionalities as business requirements evolve;
- Developing scripts and/or programs to use automation and eliminate manual tasks;
- Leads the evaluation and recommendation of new technical solution offerings to evolve the network infrastructure;
- Writes conceptual design implementation patterns;
- The Golden Rule: Extraordinarily powerful in its simplicity and depth: “Treat others as you would want to be treated”.
Requirements:
- Experience with Cisco Any Connect required;
- Cisco ASA firewall experience with Contexts, filters, SSL VPN;
- A current DoD security clearance;
- PBX/Phone System administration using TDM & SIP experience required;
- Knowledge of ISP/ASP model and related SLAs;
- Familiarity and ability to understand configurations of;
- Conduct internal and external presentations;
- Experience with Data Center LAN design, Implementation, diagnostics, performance and management;
- Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods;
- Create and execute acceptance test plans with emphasis on NGCS Operation;
- 8+ years of relevant experience directly related to network architectural design;
- Experience with LAN and WAN design, implementation, diagnostics, performance and management;
- Proficient with Microsoft Visio to diagram network configurations;
- Familiar with TCP, and secure protocols;
- Knowledge/experience with SAN and WAN implementations.